Within minutes of a surveillance photo being posted Thursday on social media sites for the Jacksonville police, The Daily News and Crime Stoppers, a suspect was identified in a shoplifting case.

That suspect faces misdemeanor charges, but has not been arrested yet, said JPD spokeswoman Beth Purcell.

The suspect was wanted in connection to a shoplifting theft March 28 at around 1 p.m. at Belk’s in the Jacksonville Mall.

The photo shared by authorities and media outlets was clear enough that several people flooded the Crime Stoppers tipline within minutes, Purcell said.

“Social media is really helping detectives get information to the public and that is helping solve cases,” she said.

The suspect will be officially charged within the next few days, she said.

Purcell thanked the folks who called in and the community for being vigilant.

Crime Stoppers of Onslow County offers a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest or apprehension for any local crime. Anyone with information can contact the Jacksonville/Onslow Crime Stoppers at 910-938-3273 or their local law enforcement agency. Callers do not have to reveal their identities.

Like The Daily News on Facebook at facebook.com/JacksonvilleDailyNews; JPD at facebook.com/pages/Jacksonville-Police-Department-North-Carolina; and Crime Stoppers at facebook.com/OnslowCrimeStoppers.

Contact Daily News Senior Reporter Lindell Kay at 910-219-8455 or lindell.kay@jdnews.com. Follow him on Twitter and friend him on Facebook @ 1lindell.

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Updated at 12:32 p.m.

A suspect in the shoplifting case released with Crime Stoppers reward indormation has been taken into custody.

Stay with JDNews.com for more information.

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The Jacksonville Police Department seeks the public's assistance in identifying a man who is wanted in connection with a shoplifting theft that occurred March 28 at approximately 1 p.m. at Belk’s in the Jacksonville Mall.

The suspect, seen in these photos, is described as a male with an olive complexion with short dark hair and facial hair. He is estimated to be in his early 20’s, approximately 5-feet-5-inches tall, and medium build. He was wearing a black baseball cap, jeans, red t shirt and gray sweater.

Anyone with information about this suspect is asked to contact JPD Detective Anthony Ramirez at 910-938-6496 or aramirez@ci.jacksonville.nc.us Crimestoppers, 910-938-3273, offers rewards of up to $2,500 for information leading to arrest. Callers to Crimestoppers are not required to reveal their identities.